Новости за 22.06.2022

KANSAS (KSNT) - As storms moved into the area Tuesday evening so did dramatic skies and lightning, some of which was caught by amateur shutterbugs.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - This week’s Live @ Lunch Concert Series featured Kyler Carpenter singing children's songs to the kids in attendance. The concert series is a lunchtime opportunity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday from April through September, providing live music and food trucks. After attending college at Kansas State University, Carpenter started [...]

KANSAS (KSNT) - The Republican candidate for governor wants Kansans to retire tax free. In a statement issued Wednesday Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said he would like to focus on a plan to eliminate state income tax on Kansans' retirement benefits and savings. "To every retiree considering leaving Kansas after a lifetime of working [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man who is facing charges for owning the gun that a toddler used to accidentally kill a teenager last June was arrested on Tuesday for a bond violation. According to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, Dejuan Thomas Yelverton was booked on Tuesday, June 21 for a bond violation. He [...]

WAMEGO (KSNT) - Wamego Police Chief Mike Baker’s employment with the City of Wamego ended this morning on June 22. In a letter addressed to Baker, City Manager Stacie Eichem states the reason for Baker's firing includes insubordination, inability to get along with fellow employees, and conduct unbecoming of a city employee. Baker confirmed with [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia State University announced its new president following a vote by the Kansas Board of Regents Wednesday morning. The announcement came at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 in the Preston Family Room in the Memorial Union at Emporia State. Ken Hush has been named the 18th president of Emporia State University. Ken [...]

KANSAS (KSNT) - Power outages persist following overnight storms that blanketed much of northeast Kansas. Evergy is reporting, as of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, there are 339 active outages in northeast Kansas, estimating 4,951 customers are without power. KSNT News Stormtracker Weather The largest Topeka cluster is centered around 15th Street and 16th Street in [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Overnight storms may be the cause of two attic fires in Manhattan at two homes right next to each other. First responders believe the fires may be due to storm damage to the electrical service supplying both houses, according to the Manhattan Fire Department. At 1:30 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Department responded [...]

CLAY COUNTY (KSNT) - Two people in their seventies died Tuesday in Clay County when their vehicle flipped after hitting a bridge. Winfer R. Abernathy, 70, of Junction City, and his passenger, Margaret Abernathy, 74, also from Junction City, were killed when the 2018 Ram1500 pickup they were in struck a bridge and overturned, according [...]

Showers are expected to linger through some of this morning before tapering off. We'll have clouds hanging around today, but should see some sunshine later, as well. Our winds will be light today, out of the east, and we get to enjoy cooler temperatures, finally! Highs look to make it into the middle 80s, which [...]

Topeka (KSNT)- That's the message the Greater Topeka Partnership shared as they unveil the second phase of a community-wide plan to improve the Capitol City. "Momentum 27" was announced to the public. It's a five-year development plan, a collaboration between the city, local businesses, and agencies with the goal of making Topeka a better place. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A popular fundraising event in Topeka is back after a three-year hiatus. This weekend, Brew at the Zoo makes it's comeback to the capital city. This unique event will allow guests to try out more than 150 brews while supporting the local zoo. It's a staff favorite fundraiser, bringing people together for [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The City of Manhattan is dealing with severe flooding on Tuesday night. According to announcements made by the Riley County Police Department, many streets are becoming flooded, posing a health hazard to motorists. Roads near the Kansas State campus have been reportedly flooded in the area of North Manhattan Avenue and Bertrand [...]

Topeka (KSNT)- City of Topeka leaders are getting an update on plans to bring a new apartment complex to West Topeka, but not without a landmark coming down to make space. The plan is to create two buildings filled with studio and single-room apartments. Developers expect between 220 to 255 apartments will soon be available [...]

HOLTON (KSNT) - A small 2A school has big plans. The USD 335 school board voted Monday for Jackson Heights High School to add baseball and softball, starting the 2022-23 school year. The effort became a serious thought six months ago. It took just three months to get the logistics figured out and passed through [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Almost one month ago, a devastating shooting in Uvalde, Texas claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers. While the country moves forward, younger children may still be struggling to understand what happened. A Manhattan mother who spoke with 27 News said that a recent conversation with her child left her [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia is reminding residents about the city's fireworks ordinance ahead of the July 4 holiday. Fireworks are allowed within the corporate limits of Emporia between June 27 and July 5 from the hours of 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Other rules are as follows: No fireworks may be discharged [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Greater Topeka Partnership held their June Business Unwind networking event Tuesday afternoon at the newly renovated St. Joseph Lofts. "Business Unwind is a monthly networking event put on by the Greater Topeka Partnership," said Delainey Williams, Greater Topeka Partnership event manager. "Each month we select a business that is a member [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - The next President of Emporia State is expected to be announced soon following a vote by the Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday. The meeting where the vote is expected to take place will be at 10 a.m. on June 22 at Emporia State University in Preston Family Room on the second [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - COVID-19 vaccines are now available for younger kids. The nation received its first doses of COVID vaccines for young children. Any child between six months and four years old is now eligible to receive the vaccine. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are now available in specific clinics. While doctors understand this can be [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A member of the Topeka Fire Department has been given the Topeka Above and Beyond Award. Ronnie Sellens, an Apparatus Operator with the TFD, was given the award by Interim City Manager Bill Cochran on June 21 after being nominated for going above and beyond to resolve a mechanical issue during training [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The victim of a fatality car crash last weekend in Lawrence has been identified by law enforcement. According to the Lawrence Police Department, Michael Travis Gibbons, 33, of Lawrence, died in a car crash on Sunday, June 19. What happened leading up to the crash is still under investigation. LKPD officers responded [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - "The Basketball Tournament" (TBT) is an annual basketball tournament consisting of college alumni where the winning team takes home a $1 million prize. K-State's Purple and Black team announced the signing of big name alumni Jacob Pullen and Henry Walker for this summer's tournament. Pullen is the all-time leader at K-State [...]